Goldie Oakes, LPC | Therapist in Virginia

Faith-informed options
Practical skill building
Focus on recovery

About Goldie

Goldie Oakes, LPC, focuses on helping people who feel stuck by stress, grief, anxiety, or low self-esteem. She speaks plainly and aims to help clients regain motivation and better day-to-day functioning. Her first goal is to make the therapeutic process feel manageable and practical for each person.

Goldie has worked in mental health since 2006 and brings 19 years of experience to her practice. She uses familiar, hands-on tools such as cognitive behavior techniques and motivational interviewing to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build steady habits. She also draws on emotionally-focused methods to improve how people relate to others and manage strong feelings.

Her approach blends psychotherapy with personal faith when clients want it. That can include mindfulness, relaxation practices, reading or journaling, and scripture or prayer as part of homework between sessions. Homework is often concrete - reading, writing, or practicing specific skills in everyday life - so progress continues outside the room.

Goldie aims to help clients work through issues that interfere with daily living, including trauma, substance concerns, family of origin struggles, and relationship problems. She often supports people dealing with abandonment, codependency, caregiving stress, and recovery after loss.

Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and regular reflection on progress. People who prefer a faith-informed path alongside practical therapy often find her style familiar and straightforward.

How specific approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the individual. It helps people feel heard and decide what changes they want to make. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and work with strong emotions that affect relationships and behavior, making it easier to respond rather than react.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the first steps in therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that fit goals, preferences, and life circumstances. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and adjusting homework or session focus as needed.

Confirm current session options before booking since specific online formats are not listed here. Online appointments can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Sessions can include guided exercises, brief between-session tasks like journaling or reading, and regular reviews of progress to keep work moving forward.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety GriefAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsParanoiaPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Credentials

Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

Goldie works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting and career changes, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a practical, client-centered style that includes cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build skills and improve relationships.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Goldie has 19 years of experience in the mental health field, working with a range of clinical concerns since 2006.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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